Valerie Chiege
New York ,NY
Summary
Neuroscience Pre-Med Student at Columbia University with a passion for healthcare equity.
With my leadership experience in diverse spaces, I consider myself an effective communicator and listener, leveraging these soft skills to provide the highest quality service in any space I find myself in.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Chrysalis Girls Initiatives
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2022 - Current
- Raised N2.7 million naira in donations towards tackling period poverty
- Devised and executed a fundraising strategy to secure menstrual products for girls in refugee camps.
- Created content on Instagram Social media page which increased viewership by 27%
Tutor
Self-employeed
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2021 - Current
- Provided free tutoring in Maths, English and Science to prepare Year 6 students for Scholarship Exams
- Trained 6 students for Junior WAEC and WAEC exams.
Student Volunteer
Valence Schools
Sevenoaks, Kent
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized sensory development activities for students with complex neurological needs
- Lead story-time sessions aimed at enhancing vocabulary of students with complex neurological needs
- Assisted physiotherapy sessions
Hospital Volunteer
Sevenoaks Community Hospital
Sevenoaks, Kent
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided emotional support to recovering stroke patients through rehabilitation activities
- Assisted with the distribution of food and medications at designated meal times.
Education
IB Diploma -
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent 05-2024
IGCSE Diploma -
Day Waterman
Abeokuta, Nigeria 05-2022
Skills
- Fundraising
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Approachable leader
- Active Listening
- Student Engagement
- Communicating with Special Needs Students
- Serving Diverse Communities
Accomplishments
- Winner of Integers Short Story Competition
- Founder of the first African Society at Sevenoaks School
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
Sevenoaks Community Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
Co-Founder
Chrysalis Girls Initiatives
09.2022 - Current
Student Volunteer
Valence Schools
09.2022 - 04.2024
Tutor
Self-employeed
03.2021 - Current
IB Diploma -
Sevenoaks School
IGCSE Diploma -
Day Waterman
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